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Super Diesel increased, others remain unchanged

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation yesterday revised the price of Super Diesel from midnight yesterday. Accordingly, a litre of Super Diesel has been increased by Rs.18 to Rs.331. T... Read More


Fort, KKS night mail train resumes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The night mail train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai, which was temporarily suspended due to the modernisation of the Northern Railway Line, resumed from yesterday... Read More


Lord John Hannett appointed UK's Trade Envoy here

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Lord John Hannett of Everton has been appointed as the new United Kingdom's Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka. Lord Hannett will support the UK's trade and investment promotion objectives... Read More


New fuller bench to hear Karannagoda's writ petition

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A new fuller bench comprising five judges of the Court of Appeal has been nominated to hear the writ petition filed by former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda. The President o... Read More


President pays last respects to Mavai Senathirajah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to the late former Member of Parliament, Mavai Senathirajah. The President visited the residence of the late Senathirajah... Read More


Three shot dead inside Hiniduma guest house

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Three died on the spot in a shooting that took place on Thursday (30) night at a restaurant at Mahabodhiwatta in Panangala, Hiniduma, Hiniduma Police said. At the time of the sho... Read More


Written in the Stars?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Astrology has been humanity's obsession for centuries, if not millennia. The discipline sermonises personality and life events. It offers insights into karmic patterns of our life... Read More


CR & FC, Havelocks set for firecracker clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Defending champions CR & FC will face their biggest test of the season when they take on traditional rivals Havelock Sports Club in what promises to be a thrilling encounter for t... Read More


Debilitated Sun: An Ideal Position for Political Success

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- According to astrological principles, a debilitated Sun confers humility. Therefore, it becomes a great asset to ordinary people and politicians in a democracy, but detrimental to... Read More


LCOPA alleges coconut oil importers have defrauded Govt of Rs.5 Bn in taxes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Local Coconut Oil Producers allege that coconut oil importers have defrauded the Government of about Rs. five billion in taxes. Representatives of the Local Coconut Oil Produ... Read More